Effective at
keeping apparel smelling fresh,Lava provides
an environmentally friendly way to control odor

Wakefield, Mass. (June 16, 2016) -Sciessent, makers of a wide variety of odor-fighting
and DWR finishes for the outdoor industry, today announces a partnership with
Swedish apparel and footwear company Haglöfs. Sciessent will supply their Lavaodor-adsorbing
technology for use in selected pieces of Haglöfs apparel range.

Non-toxic
and bluesign®-approved, Lava effectively traps the odor molecules
produced by naturally occurring bacteria that live on our skin. The result is
apparel that smells fresher, longer and requires less laundering.

“We’re
happy to be working with Haglöfs as they share our commitment to environmental
responsibility,” said Paul Ford, CEO with Sciessent. “Like all Sciessent
products, our Lava technology product meets stringent environmental standards
and we feel Haglöfs is a perfect partner to help us further our mission.”

By dramatically
reducing odor, Lava goes beyond simply using environmentally friendly
ingredients and production processes; it helps to eliminate the need to wash
apparel more frequently, saving water and allowing wearers to use less laundry
detergent.

“Everyone
sweats and the clothing inevitably starts to smell. Since we create clothing to
complement an active lifestyle, the need to incorporate odor-fighting
technology into our apparel is apparent,” said Eva Mullins, sustainability
manager with Haglöfs. “We opted to partner with Sciessent and use their Lava
product because it provides an environmentally-friendly solution to odor
control allowing us to tread more lightly in the places we play.”

Haglöfs
apparel featuring Lava is currently available globally at select retailers and
online.

Lava
attracts and adsorbs body odor compounds that are produced as a result of
sweating. As these odors try to pass through garments, Lava goes to work to
capture them and keep clothes smelling fresh. When the garment is washed, the
odor compounds are released while the technology remains on the garment and regenerates
the capacity to capture more odor compounds on the next wear.

AboutSciessentLLCSciessentis a leading provider of customized
anti-odor and antimicrobial solutions that enhance the value of customers’
products. Agion® antimicrobial solutions fromSciessenthave
been incorporated into a wide range of healthcare, industrial, and consumer
applications, including medical devices such as central-venous catheters and
IV-access ports, drinking-water applications like water filters and ice-making
equipment, and textiles and apparel. The company’s brands include Agion, Agion
Active, Agion Active XL, Lava, and Lava XL and are based on naturally occurring
elements.Sciessent
customers include leading international brands including Vygon, Medegen,
Scotsman, Everpure, Follett, Honeywell,10X, REI, Drake Waterfowl, Adidas, Reebok, and Skechers.

About HaglöfsHaglöfs
develops clothing, footwear, and hardware for people who invest in an active
outdoor lifestyle. From small-scale backpack manufacturing in 1914, Haglöfs has
developed into one of the world’s leading suppliers of technical and sustainable
outdoor products by means of modern product development and strategic
distribution. The Haglöfs brand is primarily marketed to 25 European and Asian
markets and the company employs some 200 people. Sales for 2015 amounted to SEK
776 million. Haglöfs is owned by ASICS Corporation since 2010. www.haglofs.com. Text and associated images can be
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